How To Fix /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS018 - HU &4: Tare volume &1 &3 is greater than overall volume &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: HU &4: Tare volume &1 &3 is greater than overall volume &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS018 - HU &4: Tare volume &1 &3 is greater than overall volume &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS018 indicates that there is an issue with the handling unit (HU) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. Specifically, the error states that the tare volume of the handling unit is greater than its overall volume. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Tare Volume Greater than Overall Volume: The tare volume represents the weight or volume of the packaging material (e.g., pallets, boxes) without the contents. If the tare volume exceeds the overall volume, it suggests that there is an inconsistency in the data, possibly due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Incorrect Handling Unit Configuration: The handling unit may have been incorrectly configured, leading to an unrealistic tare volume.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation or modification of handling units can lead to discrepancies in volume measurements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Handling Unit Configuration: Review the configuration of the handling unit in question. Ensure that the tare volume is set correctly and